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Planning commission approves church addition at 19691 Myers Road
Summary
The commission unanimously approved Conditional Use CU04‑01 May 10, allowing Faith Community Fellowship Church to add 1,904 square feet for classrooms and accessible restrooms at 19691 Myers Road. Staff found the addition would not increase sanctuary occupant load and recommended approval with site plan and design review to follow.
The Oregon City Planning Commission unanimously approved Conditional Use CU04‑01 on May 10, allowing Faith Community Fellowship Church to add 1,904 square feet that will include classrooms and two handicap‑accessible restrooms at the church property at 19691 Myers Road.
Sean Cook, planning staff, explained the subject property is approximately 3.6 acres and currently houses an 8,600‑square‑foot church. He said the proposed addition would not increase the congregation or sanctuary seating; instead the work is intended to provide additional classroom and support space and to improve existing restroom circulation.
Cook told commissioners that the applicable conditional‑use criteria were addressed in the staff report and that landscaping, public improvements and other detailed requirements will be handled during the required site plan and design review. He said the church also serves as an emergency shelter for nearby Gaffney Lane Middle School, a factor staff referenced in evaluating community facility policies.
Commissioners asked about setback standards. Cook said, following legal review, the commission should apply the conditional‑use setbacks in the code; the existing church currently complies with the listed setbacks but the proposed plan would have encroached three feet into a side setback. Architect Larry Abel, speaking for the applicant, said the design team removed three feet from the proposed addition and reshaped the plan to comply. "We needed it, but we also agreed to comply with the setbacks. So we have cut off 3 feet of the building and reshaped it," Abel said.
No members of the public spoke on the application. Commissioners praised the design and said the project fits the site. A motion to approve CU04‑01 for the property at 19691 Myers Road passed unanimously. Site plan and design review will follow prior to building permits and construction.
Notes: Staff cited conditional use criteria and comprehensive plan community facility goals; site plan and design review criteria will apply to final building plans.
